Several variables govern coding for wound repair and – especially for wounds of different severity and location – selecting the appropriate codes and modifiers can prove daunting. By tackling these procedures with a step-by-step, one-at-a-time approach, however, you can greatly simplify even the most confusing scenarios.
Step 1: How Was It Closed?
Initially, you must determine if the wound repair/closure codes apply.
According to CPT, codes 12001-13160 “designate closure utilizing sutures, staples or tissue adhesive (e.g., 2-cyanoacrylate), either singly or [...]
